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MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is better for performance in general use, screen quality, and portability, with superior color accuracy, brightness, and a higher resolution display, making it ideal for professionals in fields such as design or video editing. Its battery life is long and it runs MacOS, which some users prefer for its ecosystem. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a stronger focus on gaming and is equipped with a dedicated graphics card suitable for 3D rendering, machine learning, and other GPU-intensive tasks, with a higher refresh rate screen for smooth gaming. If gaming or high-demand tasks are your priority and you're on a tighter budget, the ASUS may be a better fit, while if you're looking for a sleek machine with a balance of performance and portability for business or creative work, the MacBook Pro has the edge, albeit at a higher price. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good for content creation
  • Excellent overall display quality
  • Best in class overall build quality
  • Very good portability
  • Excellent battery life
  • Best in class speakers
  • Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
  • The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023).

Key differences

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General Use

8.5
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
ROG Strix G16
7.7
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
291.0 nits
13.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.

Gaming and AI

7.0
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
ROG Strix G16
7.9
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) are both good for gaming and AI, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is somewhat better.

Content Creation

8.5
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
ROG Strix G16
7.9
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.

Software Development

8.4
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
ROG Strix G16
7.7
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.

Screen Quality

9.2
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
ROG Strix G16
7.5
14.2in
SIZE
16.0in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
291.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G16 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

13.5 Hours
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
ROG Strix G16
9.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
ROG Strix G16
Fair
14.2in
SIZE
16.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

10.0
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
ROG Strix G16
7.8
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has best in class build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has good build quality.

Cost

$1,630
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
ROG Strix G16
$1,265
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has a price of $1,630 and the ASUS ROG Strix G16 costs $1,265.
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Key similarities

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Engineering and Design

8.4
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
ROG Strix G16
8.3
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and ASUS ROG Strix G16 are both very good for engineering and design.

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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and the ASUS ROG Strix G16 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)ASUS ROG Strix G16
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)ASUS ROG Strix G16

GENERAL

Price
$1,630
$1,265
Release Date
January 1, 2023February 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61''13.9'' x 10.4'' x 1.05''
Weight
3.5 lbs5.51 lbs
Width
12.31"13.94"
Depth
8.71"10.39"

INTERNAL

Processor
Apple M2 Pro (10C)Intel i7-13650HX
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
02
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
13.5 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
69.6 Wh90 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14.2"16"
Display Technology
Mini LEDIPS
Resolution
3024 x 19641920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
120Hz165Hz
Display Brightness
489 nits291 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
10/107.8/10
Portability Score
8.6/106.5/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
8.8/107.3/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9.5/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
10/108/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
02
USB-C ports
32
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
23
Thunderbolt Version
44

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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)

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Andreas Osthoff | January 2023
"In the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023, the M2 Pro is slowed down. From the improved 5nm process, the new M2 Pro is a very solid upgrade. Graphics performance has increased by about 25% in tandem with a clear improvement in efficiency. The processor has also seen a performance leap of up to 20%, but this is accompanied by an increase in consumption of up to 25%. Fundamentally, Apple its maintaining its advantage over AMD and Intel, particularly in optimized applications where the results are very good in view of the comparatively low power consumption."

ASUS ROG Strix G16

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Marc Herter | March 2023
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."

Get a great deal on the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) or the ASUS ROG Strix G16

About Apple

Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.

About ASUS

ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.

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